Monday, March 23rd, 2009
The Dietary Guidelines for Americans, first published in 1980, provides science based advice to promote health and to reduce risk for chronic diseases through diet and physical activity. We tell you what’s in the most recent guidelines in a short synopsis.
Monday, March 16th, 2009
The writing of Darren Littlejohn is both informative and instructive in this handy-dandy intro to Buddhism via the 12 steps. If you’re looking for an alternative path, this book can take you through the 12 Steps Buddhist-style. Read on for more reasons why you should buy this book!
Wednesday, March 11th, 2009
66% of American adults are overweight or obese, according to the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases. Bingeing is an extreme behavior related to food…but is it an addiction? We explore this taboo subject, and take a look at diagnostic limitations of bingeing here.
Saturday, March 7th, 2009
In this short post, we identify the two distinct eating disorder types (anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa) and relate them to the physical, psychological and spiritual underpinnings of any addiction.
Sunday, March 1st, 2009
Battling caffeine addiction, I talk to Kara Sorenson, a licensed acupuncturist of thefoodcravingsolution.com. Her accupressure technique worked (temporarily) for me, a coffee junkie. Here I explain what happened and my thoughts on thought - replacement.
Saturday, February 21st, 2009
Excessive television viewing and computer game playing have been associated with many symptoms in recent years. We examine the most common negative outcomes of video games that have been studied. Read on to learn the possible negative effects video games can have on children.
Wednesday, February 18th, 2009
Video games are gaining wild popularity in our culture. But does playing video games negatively effect the time adolescents should be spending in more developmentally appropriate activities like sports and hanging out with friends? We take a look at the social consequences of gaming and discuss whether or not gaming can be social stimulating, or not.
Monday, February 16th, 2009
How do you know know if you or a loved one is an internet addict? Probably NOT by physical signs typical of other chemical addictions. We’ll outline some of the common signs and symptoms of internet addiction in this short review of IAD, or internet addiction disorder.
Saturday, February 14th, 2009
What happens in the body when you drink too much alcohol? 75% of the population can tell you. Learn about the physiology of over-consumption…and check out a short list of possible aids for hangovers. This is a special post for St. Trifon, the saint of grapes where I live. Everyone gets drunk today.
Thursday, February 12th, 2009
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services keeps a running database of clinical trials. So we’ve isolated the most current clinical trials currently recruiting to treat gambling addiction. If you’re ready to be a guinea pig, check out the clinicaltrials.gov site for more great information on new therapies for addiction treatment.
